Nip over to the Stamping Ground and get clued up first.
Now where were we? Ah yes I'd better put my piccies on-still half asleep after one of those drifting nights of vivid dreams and wakeful-planning the cards I will make when I get up- moments.
We have a sort of before and after sequence.
First there's a crafting man with tattooed arms and blurred hands (I tried twice but he was too quick for me) demonstrating Tonic Studios punches for Crafty Devils at the Manchester show followed by the state my worktop is in because I've been trying out the stuff I bought there.
The punches are exactly the same as the old X-cut ones but orange which means they fit the X-cut border system if you have one.
Eagle eyed people may spot that I now have two-that's TWO- ATG guns.
Why????
Well I use the 12mm a lot and so does DH so I got another and a 6mm adapter.
If you've not quite got to grips with your ATG (aaarggghhh-no pun intended but it crept in) here's a couple or three tips.
1 Avoid lumps at the end of your adhesive run by releasing your grip on the trigger and pulling towards you. Don't be tempted to pull upwards.
2 If you don't like your positioning don't try to pull your work off UPWARDS-it won't -twist gently and you might get lucky.
3 To avoid poor positioning in the first place save a few sheets of release paper.
Release paper is the shiny backing stuff you get at the back of adhesive sheets, peel offs, labels on your craft channel shopping. Use it to place between the items you are glueing together, fold back a corner and line them up. Press down a small area and check. If you are happy peel back the release paper, check again before you press down. If you don't like what you see remember twist to remove, if you're happy smooth it down.
4Before you use your ATG just check everything is lined up ok, especially the tape with the edge of the roller.
Happy glueing folks.
Looks like you had a good time at the show. Love all that ribbon...
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great looking desk there, I can't decide wether to get an ATG or not
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Lovley busy desk, I don't have one of the ATG things yet, but from the number of pics I see on a Wednesday I'm beginning to think I ought ot have one! Happy WOYWW Day.
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ReplyDeletefabby piccie, im no good with tape never stick straight first time, use me uhu gives me bit time to move the papers around! lol,happy WOYWW, sue,x
Lots of lovely new stash on your desk. Your ribbon box looks fab.
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i was wondering how it was that your ATG gun was floating, till i realized it was piled high on other things lol.. i'm still in 2 minds about this tape gun, not sure i really NEED it lol
ReplyDeleteHehe - I am sure your handy tips are wonderful ... except I am not a card maker so it sounds extremely clever and techy to me!!!
ReplyDeletegreat desk this week, so much to look at!
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oh really great desk so much too see too love the ribbon box love hugs cheryl xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Betty, your work space looks very industrious. I got myself an ATG gun a couple of weeks ago and I just love it. Thanks for the tip about the release paper.
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Hi Betty, good to 'see' you:) Looks as if you had an enjoyable trip to Manchester! lots of punches on your desk:) I love my ATG but just for the straight sticking, the release paper is a good idea too thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the card you have started, pretty ribbon, love to see it when it's finished:) xx
What a HAUL. I see you have already put some of the punches to work for you. Hope you like them. Although I don't own even ONE ATG, I appreciate the tip. Sounds like this is one serious glue. Have a great WOYWW.
ReplyDeleteGreat desk and fab hints and tips for the gun, do I need to have one......I think yes!!
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betty I am crying with laughter - I have to get an atg and video my attempts and tehn load them on a weds - it would be beyond me to master one let alone two - oohh do you wear them on your hips and are you quicker on the draw - hah pun intende - than your Man?
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see laughed so much forgot to say - why don't you buy a moleskine - and write and illustrate yourself a story?
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The ATG certainly is sticky, I find that if I really want careful positioning, I cover the ATG glue with a slick of gluestick, then you get the adhesion of the gun plus the manoeuvrability of the glue stick!
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looks like you had a great time at the show - Miss dunnit herself would love those tips on the gun, Fab workspace, Happy WOYWW, thank you for showing us your workspace
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear I'm not the only one who wakes up thinking about crafty ideas !
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Yay, another card candy fan! Did you ever spot the Liquorice Torpedoes variety over at Craftwork Cards? I came up with that flavour in a competition! My claim to fame, ha ha!
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Great idea about the release paper! Looks like you are getting to be close pals with the ATG/JCB of the crafting world. I also have two! BTW I drilled holes in the handles to pass a hanging loop through. My two would be like my right arm except I'm left handed!
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actually i have never even seen an actual ATG! but that pic of the crafting man with tattooed arms was quite interrresting to me!
ReplyDeleteGreat creative desk there and great tips for the ATG - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteforgot to say love the idea about sub groups of sub groups for the ATG - I have to say I am firmly in the "LOVE IT" group!
ReplyDeleteBusy desk this week !! Didn't make it to the show. Going to Harrogate on Saturday though !
ReplyDeleteYour desk looks like mine when I'm in that I'll try this, no I'll try that instead mood - everything, everywhere! Thanks for the plug, always glad to welcme new Cuttlers to the Cupboard. ikki x
ReplyDeleteMe again Betty. Yes Sara has a very uplifting personality hasn't she, she is just so enthusiastic about everything and such a lovely friendly girl. You should see all the fun and games she organises when we go to the Craftaganza in November, it's a hoot!
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Hi Betty, thanks for the tips on the ATG how do you get on with the adapter as I have the wide tape and normally work with smaller tape but I was afraid I might not be able to put the adapter on properly. You look like you bought a lot of punches. Love the layout of your card hope to see it finished. Big Hugs JO.xx
ReplyDeleteGreat desk I use the tape and found that using a little tacky glue on top of it gives me time to shift it around till I push it down tight
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Great looking desk and thanks for sharing a fab couple of tips. Eagle eyed viewer here has also spotted that you are using what looks remarkably like Carte d'or ice cream tubs for storage on that shelf. Hmmm - can you guess what I used to use???? LOL
ReplyDeleteVery busy desk, sorry I'm late blogger is being a pain!! Hugs Pam x
ReplyDeleteGreat ATG tips Betty, am totally happy with mine since you told me tip no 1, thank you! My beloved Mother has the same border sytsem and loves it - I love the card you've made, so elegant.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you had a fun time at the Manchester craft show. Sorry you can't make it to Harrogate. I go by train rather than drive. Have you thought of this as an option? Are you going to port sunny in October? You can do that by train too. I didn't get to say hello to the craftwork cards girls as I rarely buy from their store and its always extremely busy :) Have a great week. Pxxx
ReplyDeleteFab tip regarding the release paper, I will find some of that pronto! I would like to modify one of your tips, tho - if you don't like the positioning, (unless you've found some release paper) Tough! lol!
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